Definition of Approving

1. Noun. The formal act of approving. "His decision merited the approval of any sensible person"

Exact synonyms: Approval, Blessing
Specialized synonyms: Acceptance, Acceptation, Adoption, Espousal, Backing, Backup, Championship, Patronage, Admiration, Appreciation, Reinforcement, Reward
Generic synonyms: Support
Derivative terms: Approbate, Approve
Antonyms: Disapproval

2. Adjective. Expressing or manifesting praise or approval. "An affirmative nod"
Exact synonyms: Affirmative, Approbative, Approbatory, Plausive
Similar to: Favorable, Favourable
Derivative terms: Approve, Approve, Approve

Definition of Approving

1. a. Expressing approbation; commending; as, an approving smile.

Definition of Approving

1. approve [v] - See also: approve

Lexicographical Neighbors of Approving

appropriation
appropriations
appropriation bill
appropriative
appropriator
appropriators
approvable
approvably
approval
approvals
approve
approved
approver
approvers
approves
approving (current term)
approvingly
approximate
approximate
approximated
approximately
approximates
approximate range
approximating
approximation
approximation
approximations
approximation suture
approximative
apps

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